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The Essex Golf and Country Club

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Colchester hotel

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Food court
Reception
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Indoor pool, open 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2NS
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 235 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 235 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

In Colchester .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and Paycockes. East Anglian Railway Museum and Milbank Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Layer Marney Tower - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 20 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • University of Essex - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Salisbury's Team Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Colchester hotel
The Essex Golf and Country Club offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and outdoor tennis courts. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the business-friendly The Essex Golf and Country Club. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Essex Golf and Country Club offers 42 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 6 indoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Children under 17 years of age are allowed in the pool from 10 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-7 PM on weekends.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Club Essex
Essex Club
Essex Country Golf Club
Essex Golf Club
Essex Golf Hotel Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf Country Club Hotel Colchester
Golf Club Essex
Essex Golf & Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
Essex Golf & Country Club Colchester
Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Essex Golf and Country Club to the airport?

The Essex Golf and Country Club is 25.9 mi (42-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essex Golf and Country Club on Oct 16, 2025 start from $77.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Essex Golf and Country Club.

How close is The Essex Golf and Country Club to the beach?

This hotel is 16.6 mi (49-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club offer free breakfast?

The Essex Golf and Country Club does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Essex Golf and Country Club?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a pool?

The Essex Golf and Country Club features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Essex Golf and Country Club have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is The Essex Golf and Country Club to downtown Colchester?

The Essex Golf and Country Club is 0.9 mi away from Earls Colne.

The Essex Golf and Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 698 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Darryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice enough for the money

We stayed here for a night, helpful staff, room was massive and cleanish, the floor needed a much better hoover as hair was everywhere. Breakfast was good, nice grounds and very quiet come night! Plenty to watch on tv like Netflix, Disney etc. Overall we’d stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facilities. Staff really friendly and helpful. Room looked great, bed nice and comfy. I’m not one nitpick but there was a used dirty towel in the wardrobe though. Bar and food reasonably priced, pizza was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stop

Have seen this hotel come up a few times and thought i would try it when i was working in the area. Being a golf club it has lots of extras, gym, spa, pool etc. The gym was well equipped with the latest tech, the pool area was lovely with a jacuzzi ,steam and sauna room. Clean changing rooms with ample lockers. The room was spacious with one of the largest beds ive seen, decent amenities, tea,coffee n biscuits. Great bathroom and shower. The restaurant was nice, the food was decent with plenty of options and great prices. A great place to stay and i will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall feedback

Tidy room but unfortunately housekeeping had left some rubbish on the floor from the previous occupants. The road at the front is very busy and noisy from about 5.30 a.m. onwards disturbing our sleep. Otherwise the stay was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Room comfort
Website pictures were definitely not the bathroom we had , Staff lovely though but room really out dated . The Bed though was very comfortable and had a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mixed bag

Nice twin room, thankful to find the windows open and a fan on when we arrived. Check in was ok but no information about breakfast etc was given. Slept ok considering we were on the ground floor in the carpark with men shouting outside in the carpark, one of whom was there when we got back from a concert, sitting in the carpark just wearing underpants. Appreciated the tea and coffee facilities but there was only one spoon, and only one sachet of hot chocolate. Shower was nice, everything was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was not good at all. The menu in the room makes it look like breakfast is excellent but that's not the breakfast that's included in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ANUPAM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Concert

Our room was right opposite the housekeeping room, so was noisy in the morning, also could hear people talking in next room late evening. We paid extra for early check-in but had to wait nearly 15mins until room was ready. Note, we rang prior to advise hotel of our request. Staff were friendly and there are good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shrutee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I’d stay again in cooler months and not eat there

The rooms are pretty basic like a Travelodge, it didn’t have air con which it does state I just overlooked. The bar over looks the golf course which is pretty, the food at the bar wasn’t very good specially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

The stay at this hotel was not great. I was very shocked by the quality of my room. The bed sheets had stains and marks on them. There was broken glass on the carpet next to the bed. There was no mini fridge in the room or air conditioning. There bathroom ceiling was disguising and had a watermarks which looks old. The smoking area of the was next to our room so we could smell the cigarettes and hear the chatting every night we stayed. The only thing that was good was the service on the golf course and the golf lounge. Everything else about the hotel was rubbish - serious review needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well done The Essex!

Fab place. I’ve stayed a few times and it’s always good quality. Staff went above and beyond this visit. Gym was excellent with good quality air con. My room was nice & comfy. I did 3 classes during my stay, all classes were of high quality. I had an evening meal & breakfast, again good quality. I sat out on the veranda overlooking the golf course. I also used the sauna during my visit which was one of the hottest I’ve been in! Top notch! Well done The Essex
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are ok, however, in this hot weather the hotel rooms really need air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a golf break it’s ideal with other facilities to enjoy. We weren’t here for golf, but just staying for a wedding. The room and bathroom looked a little tired but for just sleeping in it’s ok. My wife pulled on her side of the bed cover to get in and the bedside cabinet draw came out completely landing on her foot bruising it. The breakfast was good and staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Esem

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Its a very nice place but my first room was in very bad condition. I don't even know why they are still giving this room to people... Btw its a good place to stay with familly but they definitively need to renovate there old rooms...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The leisure facilities are ok, changing room needs updating and the room I stayed in needed completely updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great facilities but the room would benefit from better cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent from check in to check out. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. Room was modern, clean and very comfortable. Fantastic facilities to cater for the whole family! Our breakfast was delicious and staff were kind to prepare a special dietary meal for my husband. Will definitely visit The Essex again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025